Should Tim Tebow play in A11?

Right from the start, I have been opposed to Tim's involvement in the new A11 football league. I viewed it as a sideshow, a wannabe league for players not good enough for the NFL.  That is probably still true. However, I find myself warming to the idea of Tim playing in the inaugural exhibition games this May and June.

Tebow to the Browns?

At this point trying to pick a spot for Tebow to play seems like a fools errand.  I wrote thousands of words last season analyzing various scenarios where he might get picked up.  None of them happened, and in retrospect it all seems like such wishful thinking.  But I am a diehard fan of Tim Tebow, and diehard fans don't give up.  Ever. In that respect we are no different than diehard fans of any of the 32 NFL teams.  We have just chosen to assign our loyalty based on character rather than geography.  Our loyalty is freely given and fiercely held, and anyone who chooses to mock it can kiss my 4th point of contact.  (Bonus points if you know where that reference came from without Googling it)


So with that said, I do think conditions might be lining up for an opportunity with the Browns.  The following key elements are in place:

1. A new head coach, Mike Pettine, who knows Tim and is on the record saying good things about him.
2. A new offensive coordinator, Kyle Shanahan, who loves the read option and mobile quarterbacks.
3. A new Owner, Jimmy Haslam, who claims to feel a strong sense of duty to his fan base.
4. A fan base that calls their team the "Factory of Sadness" and desperately needs a dose of hope.